by Dr. Kimberley Bell, DPT | Nov 1, 2018 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dr. Kimberley Bell DPT, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Laughter, Migraines, My Healing Journey, Physical Therapy Practice, San Diego, The Bell Method, Vertigo |
I love to laugh and it is definitely more fun if you laugh with me! You may have noticed that laughter can bond people together – due to the release of oxytocin, the bonding hormone. Research has also shown that laughter may improve immune function and reduce...
by Dr. Kimberley Bell, DPT | Oct 29, 2018 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Preventing Falls, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation |
Do you have questions about medication for vertigo? You are not alone. I had a patient recently who was experiencing vertigo and got relief with taking Meclizine prescribed by her doctor. Meclizine is the generic name of a first generation antihistamine commonly...
by Dr. Kimberley Bell, DPT | Oct 26, 2018 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dr. Kimberley Bell DPT, Migraines, My Healing Journey, Physical Therapy Practice, San Diego, The Bell Method, Vertigo |
In this blog, I share how I use a gratitude journal to keep me counting my blessings, not my stressors. As the sun is setting earlier and the sunny days are getting shorter, I am refocusing on a great strategy that I use to avoid getting down during this darker time...
by Dr. Kimberley Bell, DPT | Oct 22, 2018 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dr. Kimberley Bell DPT, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Laughter, Migraines, My Healing Journey, Physical Therapy Practice, PT CEU Courses, San Diego, The Bell Method, Vertigo |
I have learned that a root cause analysis approach to my own healing journey helps me to enjoy my life more. In recovering and healing from injuries from several accidents and a labral tear of my hip that required extensive surgery to repair, I found that traditional...
by Dr. Kimberley Bell, DPT | Oct 8, 2018 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dr. Kimberley Bell DPT, Migraines, My Healing Journey, Physical Therapy Practice, San Diego, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Walking Stability |
Have you found that when you spend time in nature you feel refreshed and a renewed sense of well-being? I can definitely feel the health benefits of nature. I always feel better after relaxing or exercising in nature. So I was not surprised that a...
by Dr. Kimberley Bell, DPT | Jul 24, 2018 | Blogs, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dr. Kimberley Bell DPT, Migraines, My Healing Journey, Physical Therapy Practice, San Diego, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation |
This blog is about my diet causing vestibular problems to become worse. I hope it will help you when I share what I have learned about taking better care of myself. As I re-read my personal story on the Vestibular Disorders Association website, I read the words...
